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Congratulations to our presumptive Democratic nominee, Joe Biden!
Democratic Primaries
In reply to the discussion: People in their 70s can struggle with new tasks, research shows [View all]DesertRat
(27,995 posts)46. k&r
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
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People in their 70s can struggle with new tasks, research shows [View all]
BeyondGeography
Apr 2019
OP
And women are tougher than men. Can you imagine a man dealing with a monthly period?
cwydro
Apr 2019
#41
What's the answer? No presidential candidates over 65? That would give out a terrible signal.
Doodley
Apr 2019
#3
I am always surprised at those complaining about ageism in Presidential elections
KitSileya
Apr 2019
#4
Well, most of us already know that this does happen, that age does affect people...
SWBTATTReg
Apr 2019
#5
It appears that way. I love Joe and Bernie, but I want a younger person in office.
Arkansas Granny
Apr 2019
#23
All I can say is I worked for a blood center registering donors at blood drives. When we went to
brewens
Apr 2019
#26
There is no definite cut off age. It could be 50 when mental capacity starts to decline...
PeeJ52
Apr 2019
#31
Oh, yeah? Well let me tell you younger people------I-------don't------------. Sorry.
Atticus
Apr 2019
#34
Plenty of reasons to find Biden an incredibly unappealing candidate aside from his age.
BlueStater
Apr 2019
#44
Because what could be better than praying for Ginsburg to outlive the Trump presidency?
BeyondGeography
Apr 2019
#54
I'm 69 and I also believe this. Some people are still working at their job, and
Irishxs
Apr 2019
#53
What new arbitrary (unofficial) age limit is then the collective sentiment...?
LanternWaste
Apr 2019
#67